Kidston Mine
Kidston Gold Mine is a former open cut gold mine in northern Queensland, Australia. Gold was first discovered around 1907 at what was initially known as Oak's Rush and renamed to Kidston a few months later as a gold rush started.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Mine
- Description: mine in Australia
- Also known as: “Kidston Gold Mine”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kidston Solar Project.
Kidston Solar Project
Power station
Kidston Solar Project is a photovoltaic solar power station built on top of the former Kidston Gold Mine utilising the tailings storage facility in northern Queensland, Australia. Kidston Solar Project is situated 1½ km south of Kidston Mine.
Kidston Mine
- Category: industry
- Location: Shire of Etheridge, Queensland, Australia, Oceania
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Satellite Map
Discover Kidston Mine from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Kidston Mine” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Kidston Mine”
- Swedish: “Kidston Mine”
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Explore places such as Fernhill Outstation and Lochaber Yard.
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